ICD Code J69.8

ICD code J69.8 is pneumonitis caused by inhaling solids or liquids other than food or vomit, such as dust, chemicals, or oils.

1. History of exposure to inhaled solid or liquid substances not otherwise specified (excluding food, vomit, or oils).

2. Development of respiratory symptoms such as cough, dyspnea, or chest discomfort following exposure.

3. Radiologic evidence of pulmonary infiltrates or inflammation consistent with pneumonitis.

4. Exclusion of infectious etiologies and other causes of pneumonitis.

5. Clinical findings such as fever, hypoxemia, or abnormal lung auscultation supporting an inflammatory process in the lungs.

6. Temporal relationship between exposure and onset of symptoms.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code J69.8 include:

- 94002–94004 (Ventilation management)

- 94010 (Spirometry)

- 94640 (Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction)

- 94664 (Demonstration and/or evaluation of patient utilization of an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or IPPB device)

- 31500 (Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure)

- 99221–99223 (Initial hospital care)

- 99231–99233 (Subsequent hospital care)

- 99291–99292 (Critical care services)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

- 87070 (Culture, bacterial; any other source except urine, blood or stool)

- 71045–71048 (Chest X-ray)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered and clinical scenario.

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